Function key combinations

By setting the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold the Fn key 1 ; then press one of the function keys 2 .

Power conservation

Fn+F3

Select a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) that has been created by Power Manager, or adjust the power level by using the slider control. When you press this combination of buttons, a panel for selecting a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) or adjusting the power level appears.

Note: If you have logged on with an administrator user ID in Windows XP, and you press Fn+F3, the panel for selecting a power scheme appears. If you have logged on with another user ID in Windows XP, and you press Fn+F3, the panel does not appear.

Fn+F4

Put your computer in sleep (standby) mode. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key.

Note: If you want to use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode or do-nothing mode (in Windows XP, shut the computer down or show the panel for turning off the computer), change the settings in Power Manager.

Fn+F12

Put your computer in hibernation mode. To return to normal operation, press the power button for less than four seconds.

Notes:

Though the screen fades out immediately after Fn+F12 are pressed, the computer does not enter the hibernation mode immediately. Do not move the system until the Status indicators stops blinking. Moving the computer when it is entering hibernation may cause corruption of the hard drive.

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Lenovo 429040 manual Function key combinations, Power conservation Fn+F3, Fn+F4, Fn+F12

429040 specifications

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